Picolo recommends · Hotel in São Paulo, Brazil
Hotel Unique
A building shaped like an upturned hull, round porthole windows, and a red pool on the roof looking out across São Paulo.
Hotel Unique is hard to miss: a vast curved shape, often compared to a ship, punctuated by round windows. The Brazilian architect Ruy Ohtake designed it, and it has become one of the city’s most recognisable buildings.
Up on the roof, a red pool and a bar look out over the skyline. The hotel sits in Jardins, a leafy district known for its shops, galleries and some of São Paulo’s best restaurants.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose Hotel Unique
We chose it for travellers who want the hotel itself to be part of the trip. Architecture, a rooftop scene and one of the city’s best neighbourhoods all come together here.
The rooms follow the curve of the building, so walls bend and layouts can feel unusual. The rooftop bar draws a crowd, so arrive early if you want a good seat.
What you get
- Red rooftop pool
- Rooftop bar with city views
- Architecture by Ruy Ohtake
- Rooms with curved walls
- Restaurants of Jardins nearby
A day at Hotel Unique
- Morning
- Coffee and a walk under the trees of Jardins.
- Midday
- Browsing the boutiques and galleries around Rua Oscar Freire.
- Afternoon
- A swim in the red pool on the roof.
- Evening
- An early drink at the rooftop bar before it fills up.
Location
Jardins, São Paulo, Brazil
Open in MapsQuestions about Hotel Unique
Who designed Hotel Unique?
The hotel was designed by the Brazilian architect Ruy Ohtake, known for bold, curved buildings in São Paulo.
Does Hotel Unique have a rooftop pool?
Yes. The roof has a red pool and a bar with views over the city.
Which area is Hotel Unique in?
It is in Jardins, one of the most popular districts in São Paulo for shopping, dining and walking.
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Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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